Tomato Pie Pizza Joint (South Pasadena)

Oh my, talk about spicy, hit the spot kind of place. Food is phenomenal too! :) in all seriousness great atmosphere, excellent food. So good i took pizza to go because I could not try it all in 1 visit. Would totally recommend 👌.

Brian had awesome customer service skills, very friendly and helpful. We tried 4 different slices pizzas and all are very tasty 🍕🥰 the house salad is all 💚 greens no iceberg lettuce here👏🎖🥗🍕🏆🥰 We'll be back to try another 4 different pizza slices. If you haven't eaten here come try a slice 😋 you won't be disappointed 😉

Just got back from eating here and all I can say are positive things. The location is beautiful and easy to find parking. The people that work there are incredible nice and attentive. And the pizza was delicious!! Bonus for having my favorite beer on tap (Great White). I can’t wait to go back!

Pizza is amazing here ! I go to the silver lake location all the time and I was soo happy to find one hear in Pasadena near where I work! Onllyyy thing is that at silver lake when they reheat the slice it has a perfect crunchy bottom and here it’s a hit or miss, but everything else is exactly the same in every way 4.5/5 stars overall !! (Syracuse pizza in photo)

Super amazing pizza in South Pasadena! They have a great selection and their pizza is phenomenal.

Their pizzas are absolutely fantastic. A great balance between crunchy and soft. Not a lot of seating inside, I assume that’s why they don’t have fountain drinks in order to have a faster customer turn around. They offer by the slice as well. Very small parking lot in the back and a couple small tables outside. Limited canned and bottled drinks available. Their bathrooms are clean.

Tomato Pie pizza has hands down, the best pizza I've had since moving to CA. As a NYC native, I know my pizza and this place reminds me of the delicious slices I used to get growing up. The staff are courteous and friendly and the owner is super nice. The simple cheese pie is absolute heaven. I just devoured 3 slices (even though I'm supposed to be on a diet) because it's sooooo tasty. My whole family absolutely loves this place! Bonus that they have wine and beer too.

This place is incredible. Nyc was the first place where I really enjoyed the flavor of a cheese pizza. The first time I tried a Cheese Slice at Tomato Pie, I was transported to my first bite in NYC. Tomato pie is easily one of the best spots to grab a slice in LA.

Top tier pizza that easily ranks among the best three spots on my list. The tomato pie slice is my favorite of all time. It has an incredibly soft bite with an amazing crunch on the undercarriage. I honestly do not know how they do it, but the sauce is like butter and melts in your mouth, followed by a perfect crunch at the end of each bite. The undercarriage on all the other pizzas has a great crunch and char as well. We tried every slice except the Miss Green because I am not putting artichoke on pizza lol. The sauce is so good, and their in house ranch is the cherry on top.

I needed to meet two friends to work on a little side project and one person suggested Tomato Pie. Decent amount of seating, clean, and really friendly folks. Good amount of variety in the pizzas so it was easy for each of us to order our own slices and pay separately. I had two slices- the Ms Green which has pesto and lots of veggies and the butcher with all the meats ha. Flavors were good, I did find the crust a bit dry though. It was around $9. There's beer and wine which a draw for one of the friends. My friend also shared a bite of her cheesecake - slices ready to go from their fridge and it was very creamy and delicious. If I were to go back I'd order a fresh pizza rather than reheated.

We stopped in after the 4th of July parade. Pie Life has a great vibe and solid service, but the pizza itself didn't quite hit the mark for us. The ambiance is definitely a standout, casual, fun, and welcoming, which made for a nice experience overall. That said, the cheese blend tasted a bit dated, it reminded us of the kind you'd find on a Costco pizza, which was a bit of a letdown and same with the quality of the toppings with nothing memorable. With so many standout pizza spots nearby like Prince Street and Triple Beam, the competition is tough, and this one just didn't leave a lasting impression for us. It's a solid 4-star experience for atmosphere and effort, but probably not one we'll rush back to.

We ordered four large pizza pies for our kids soccer party and there was no pizza left, everything was devoured by kids and parents alike. The pizza was hot, delicious and ready on time. The online ordering process was super easy.

When I'm in the mood for some pizza and I don't want a whole pizza I love to stop by here just for one slice. They have some quality New York style pizza with good tasting ingredients. There are so many pizza joints around this neighborhood but they all keep a constant flow of customers at all of them.

Pizza craving!! Decided to Yelp it and stumbled upon this pizza joint. Called and ordered a Deep Dish Utica. Now for the flavor, it was light, sweet, and savory. I enjoyed the focaccia bread and the tomato sauce; however, I had envisioned a deep dish loaded with cheese. This pizza was solid in taste and texture.

Recently a friend brought a pizza from Tomato Pie to my Super Bowl party. I didn't take a photo because I thought I already reviewed this place. Turns out I haven't. What??? I've purchased slices in the past, and since I haven't written a review I stopped in with my nephew after he passed his driving test. Inside reminded me of a New York style pizzeria. Whole pies are available (NY Style & Sicilian) in addition to a variety of slices, including Gluten free & Vegan. Pasta, salads, wings, subs, calzones, desserts are also available and they even have beer and wine. Quinn took our order and was so nice. Not only was he attentive to us but also the patrons in the dining area. My nephew ordered a slice of the Hawaiian, and I got a Sicilian cheese. Quinn heated our slices for us. The Sicilian was as good as I remembered. The crust was soft & chewy with a slightly crisp bottom. The sauce had a good flavor, and the herbs sprinkled on the cheese enhanced the flavor. My nephew loved his NY style slice. Our bellies were happy & satisfied.

Good Calzone, but it was a bit watery (I ordered chicken, spinach and artichoke hearts and I think they weren't drained enough). Tasted good especially dipped in the side of red sauce they provided.

Officially my favorite pizza joint~ while on the pricier-side the quality is some of the best pizza I've had around South Pas! I really enjoy their Ms. Green pizza, it's creamy, nutty, and delicious due to varieties of cheese they use, in addition to freshly grated nutmeg. I've also had the fortune of trying their deluxe and pepperoni pizza-both were also very good. I think one of these days I need to try their desserts sometime haha!

Tomato Pie is solid pizza joint worth a visit. They have three locations; this review is for their South Pasadena location. We ordered for take-out a Sicilian deep dish, with half as the classic "Tomato Pie" ($25) consisting of Marinara, Romano, and Olive Oil, and half "Utica", a spicy Pepperoni, Mozzerella, with hot honey and pesto cream drizzle ($36). Each of these came atop a crispy sicilian bread that was perhaps slightly thick for my taste, but rich nonetheless. The Utica was delicious, crisp, surprisingly spicy, and succulent. The simpler Tomato Pie was also excellent, emphasizing an excellent homemade tomato sauce. Both were filling and delicious. The service was friendly and helpful. I ordered takeout over the phone and they were quick to take my order, make recommendations, and give me a realistic waiting time which I could plan around. As we did take-out, I will not comment on the ambiance, but the inside was clean and presented a nice retro vibe. The value is excellent. Our large pizza, including tax, came to around $30. Two hefty Sicilian slices are enough to satisfy most people. At 8 slices, this comes to about $7.50/person, or $3.75 a slice, a great price. Individual slices are for sale as well. Tomato Pie Pizza Joint, while not a game-changer, provides a good pie, great sauce, and an exceptional price. If you're in the South Pas area, give the Tomato a visit! Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5

Let's be real - you can't find a real NYC style pizza in Los Angeles - but Tomato Pie Pizza Joint comes as close as we can get on the west coast. The service is great, the establishment gives off cool retro vibes, and the pizza is delicious. The pizza sauce is delicious, the crust is crispy, and you can order by the slice. Also, if you order two slices you get a free drink! This is my favorite pizza joint in L.A.

Oh goodness. I can only review one thing, because I've only ordered one thing, but the Syracuse Hot Wing pizza is my truth. I have never not finished the entire pizza, which is equal parts impressive (for the restaurant) and sad (for me). Delivers great; tastes great; highly recommend!

Tomato Pie Pizza Joint is a pizza joint that makes the perfect NY-Style pizza in So.Pasadena. I arrived as a first time customer in this location. I was warmly greeted by a middle aged staff, at the counter. I perused their menu (pizza, pastas, subs, appetizers, salads) and decided to get a slice of Miss Green and Unsweetened Green Tea. Pizza was flavorful and its crust was great. It's exactly the kind of NY style pizza taste that I'm accustomed growing up in NYC. Service was great. Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was relaxing. Their sleek interior 60's design that stands out compared to other pizza joint. Prices seem fair. Plenty of street and rear parking lot. Overall, I loved every bite of Ms Green. I highly recommend this joint.

Amazing service! We came a few minutes before open and were still graciously welcomed in to order We enjoyed the lovely and clean ambiance while waiting a short time for a whole pie. Overall, exceptionally kind and caring service for years and consistently good food with a plethora of options to change it up!

We had their pasta instead of pizza. We thought they were good portion size and my kids liked it. Although the pasta menu is pretty small - it is a decent option especially if you just want something simple and kids would eat,

Ordered for delivery a few times and this pizza is solid. It's very good with really good fresh ingredients.

Came in on a Friday night 30 minutes before closing to get pizzas by the slice. The workers are very friendly and seemed very happy to do their job. We ordered 6 total slices: 2 pepperoni, 2 bbq chicken, 1 blanco, 1 very funghi. It took about 15 minutes to warmup the slices, I came by the register to check on my order and it felt like they forgot my order was heating up because the employee who put them in the oven didn't know who put them there. So it could've probably taken 10 minutes but likely they got too busy. Pizzas were fairly priced at around $4-$5 each. The pizzas were on the well done side (a little more than I'd hoped) but I'd probably come back to order an entire pie. My favorite slice was the fungi (mushroom)!

Horrible service. The host wasn't friendly at all. Plus they gave me slices that had been sitting out for ages. They were like cardboard. I didn't want to get sick from bacteria.

Tried the Grandma pie and it did not disappoint--every bite had great flavor and texture. I was actually looking for a local spot and happened to see a couple at a park in South Pasadena having a picnic with your pizza. Thanks for having your name clearly on the box, it made it easy for me to know where to go that evening. The staff was super friendly and I'll definitely be back to try another pie. Love that they also sell by the slice and have seating--it's a solid spot for a quick late-night bite with a beer or glass of wine.

Whoever made this pizza slice tonight for my son to prank his friend, which ultimately never happened, so it ended up at my hands. This is the best thing ever! It needs to be on your menu. The South Spice-a-dena

I have ordered take out a few times. It's expensive, but until my last visit, it was worth every penny. I had ordered pizza with lots of toppings. The last pizza was a plain cheese. The crust and sauce were very good, and that's it. The cheese on this pizza wasn't enough to cover a personal pizza. I'm guessing it had about 1/4 cup of cheese, and that's being generous. I was very disappointed and angry. Such a waste of $30.

They serve some of the best price-to-quality ratio pizza in the area. The slices are solid, and it's hard to beat what you get for the price. I think their square slices could use a bit of improvement texture-wise. Not as crisp as I usually prefer, but overall everything is enjoyable. Cannoli's are pretty meh though. There's a large variety to choose from, and the staff are always friendly. It's never too busy, which makes it a great spot to grab a slice quickly. Reliable, affordable, and worth a visit.

Well this little spot in South Pas may be small, but has a huge heart. Deliciousness served in every way that can be. The food is made to order, as it should be, and once you put that slice in your mouth your tastebuds go haywire. It's all things scrumptious The interior is spotless and the service provided is fantastic. The owner is here most days and is always very pleasant and welcoming. There is ample parking on the side of the building, front and rear. Also, the rear offers an exterior patio area of you prefer fresh air. All in all, you won't regret Tomato Pie. Give it a try when your in our neck of the woods. You'll love it. Not only will you love it, but you are supporting local small business and business owner. Tomato Pie, we will be back and to all of our foodies we do indeed and without any hesitation recommend this spot. Perfectly priced and fresh is all you need to know, just get yourselves here already!!!!

David Portnoy brought me here. If you don't know who he is, check out his one bite pizza reviews on Youtube. Our experience lived up to his rating of 7.5. Definitely a must try if you're a pizza lover. They sell hand tossed NY style pizzas, Sicilian style slices, salads, appetizers, desserts, calzones and even vegan options. Pies are also sold by the slice, 14" or 18". Quality ingredients and delicious!! Their amazing pizza definitely matches the service. It was close to closing time when we arrived and everyone was super friendly! Shout out to Corey who made our first visit memorable! Super friendly and professional! We will definitely be back to try other pies and we highly recommend you stop by and try some great pizza with people to match!

This is a great little pizza spot. It's got a clean interior with cute retro designs. The pizza was fresh and delicious. I love the tomato pie, I wanted more than one slice !

Happened to be in Frogtown today so we decided to go and Pick up a pizza to go. It's been awhile since we've been to Tomato Pie. Forgot how good it was!!! We took home a large Joe P. The best pizza we've had in quite some time. Great sauce and fresh ingredients. Super thin crust the best!!!!

When Macleods on York closed, I was devastated. Then we tried Tomato Pie. Life is good again. Terrific staff, delicious pizza, and ice cold beer. Really enjoy coming here.

Grandma pizza + buffalo wings = one happy mama. Ordered through DoorDash and I am so satisfied with my order. I've never had a bad experience at tomato pie. Keep it up!

Tomato Pie Pizza Joint never disappoints! Ordering carry out has never been easier with their online ordering system. It allows you to customize your pizza, if needed, with ease, and offers an accurate time for pick up. Upon arrival, you're always greeted with the friendliest faces and warmest service, as well as the savory aroma of their freshly fired pizzas. Their indoor dining area is cute and quaint, and perfect for a quick bite. We ordered a medium and finished the entire pie amongst 3 adults for a little snack before dinner. Will definitely be back!

Visited: 2024-12 Notes: chain, serves NY style slices Cheese slice $3.6: solid. Nice crisp & flavor. Would get again. The notorious (SMG) $4.6: sausage mushroom and garlic. Minor lip and tongue spicy. Good flavors. Would get again. Overall: friendly service and reasonable prices for slices. Would come back again to support them.

Pizza looks great! But not very flavorful. Good crust and good texture, just lacks flavor in the sauce and other places. I'd come back if I was close by. I would not go out of the way to eat here! Lots of better pizza spots out there!

All the credit for this find goes to my awesome yelp buddy (Hi Cindy S ) . Once she gave her stamp of approval on the pizza here, I just knew I had to try it. The interior is clean and fresh with plenty of tables to sit. There are also a couple tables outside in the back The cashier that rang me up was patient and polite. Since this was my first visit, I kept taking yelp pictures , lol. I ordered a large pepperoni NY thin crust and it was everything you want out of a pizza. For me, the crust is what makes a good pizza. If a place gets that right, everything else follows. The crust is nice and crunchy with damn near no grease. Don't know how they do it. I can't wait to order the Butcher on my next visit. That sucker looked amazing. There is a little parking lot on the side of the building. If you love that NY thin crust pizza. You will love this place. I personally love these large foldable slices.

Tomato Pie is one of my favorite pizza joints, and my fiance and I usually visit this location in South Pasadena when we are around the area. It's a cute small place with more seating inside than you may expect from how narrow the storefront looks. They also have a few outdoor tables in the back that you can sit at too. Bathrooms and tables are always clean, and the retro design makes the whole space very charming. Water, utensils, napkins, and extra seasonings (red chili flakes, parmesan, oregano, etc) are all self serve. My fiance and I usually enjoy sharing a few slices from the display case that they reheat for you in the oven because they come out hot and crispy. This time we got a chef's special slice, grandma pie slice, and really really funghi slice. The grandma pie is always delicious in its simplicity of sweet tomatoes, thinly shredded basil, and interspersed melted cheese. The funghi slice was my new favorite because it had punchy garlic pesto flavor that didn't overpower the fresher tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, and funky feta. We have ordered a whole pie before in the past from the Los Feliz location, but it takes a long time to bake, the bottom crust doesn't end up as crispy because it's a whole pie sitting in a pizza box, and it was also a lot of pizza for two people. So we just prefer to enjoy a variety of 3-4 different crispy slices instead. Overall, Tomato Pie is still one of my favorite places to get NY style pizza and we will definitely be back the next time I want pizza!

Artisan pizza joint with nice by-the-slice order with amazing pasta and to-die-for garlic knots! I'd definitely coming back for the garlic knots alone. There's many pizzas to choose, there will be something that caters to your wants. If you like creamy stuff, the alfredo is truly comfort food.

First of all WOW. This place has such a great vibe. My girlfriends and I came in looking for a heart shaped pizza for our galentines and the sweet owner I believe it was, was able to accommodate for us! This place is friendly, clean and the food is GREAT. Shoutout to Hunter for the great experience! This is definitely a place I will never mind spending my money at!

my husband and I came in here for a quick bite and this place did not disappoint! They have a big glass shelf with all the pizzas that they serve by the slice and they had great options besides just pepperoni and cheese. We chose 2 slices of the Utica which is like a pepperoni pie but drizzled in a green sauce and hot honey. My husband chose the primo pie which had lots of meat and jalapeños, and mushrooms. I chose the Grandma pie which had chunks of tomato, cheese and basil. Service was great! Server was nice, friendly, and made sure our pizza came out piping hot. 4 slices of pizzas and 3 drinks came out to be $24 which is not bad at all. Definitely stopping by again.

South Pasadena best pizza spot! It's delicious, perfectly spread of tomato sauce with loaded cheese thin crust~ yummy~ we always get their cheese pizza, blanco pizza with their famous meatballs!!! It's so good~ if you haven't tried tomato pie what are you waiting for?! You must check them out! Staff members are all so friendly~ pretty spacious inside and they do have a little place outside also. Street parking and they do have their own parking lot but small. Go check them out ~ you'll love them as much as I do!

Tomato pie pizza is so tasty and the customer service is wonderful. This place is a gem and the locals know it, it's so crowded on Fridays so order early.

Love the lunch special, 2 slices and a drink. Pizza is yummy, ambiance is peaceful and family-friendly. Recommend!

Visiting family in South Pasadena from Canada, got here for a bite before a shopping trip .. Ordered a Caesar Salad, draft beer and a NY style Primo pizza which was cooked perfectly and had great flavour. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back to try the other pizzas

As a Jersey girl it's been hard to find a good pie in the area. We'll, here it is. The pizza is just like home. The first bite of the slice was delicious, crisp and amazing flavor. We ordered a couple different slices to try, a pasta and salad. Yes, a bit much. We ended up taking the salad and the pasta home. We took a couple slices home for tomorrow as well as a cannoli and slice of cheesecake. It looks small on the outside but they have quite a few tables inside, as well as a table or 2 out back. You order at the counter, where they have pies in the case so you can get slices or just order whole pies. No soda machine, cans or bottles in a small case. If eating in, you'll get a number and they bring the food to you. We will definitely be back. Delicious!

I visited this place in the summer time after recently moving to SoCal and it was probably the greatest pizza I have ever tried!! The inside of the spot is small, but still cozy and comforting with the themed decorations. I ordered the Utica style pizza in the picture and it's def my go-to.

The best Pizza by the slice! Had the Primo and Great Grandma. Quick service even during the lunch rush

This is my favorite pizza joint now. I ordered two slices to go - Notorious SMG & BBQ Chicken. The pies had come out of the oven fairly recently but the clerk still heated them briefly in the pizza oven so the crust was perfectly crispy to the last bite. I really appreciated the crunchy chewy outer crust - first time I've found that around here in years. The BBQ Chicken the quintessential example of what it should be - nice sized chunks of chicken, sweet-salty BBQ sauce and red onion slivers. The SMG - sausage, mushroom & garlic was also excellent. It had plenty if meat, a nice zing of heat and the garlic level was just right. Service was fast and cheerful. Casual comfortable ambiance. Lots of street parking. I'll be back soon, bringing my friends & having some beer with my pie.

My husband and I love coming here. We always order the calzone and hot wings. The hot wings are sooooo good and the calzone is perfect, cheesy and flavorful. I recently tried the pizza and it's also very good. Also, the service is always good!

Casual little pizza shop. Great lunch spot in south Pasadena! Staff was super nice and helpful. This is my new favorite pizza spot 100%. The deep dish utica and tomato pie are absolutely delicious. 10/10. I would recommend to anyone in the area! Parking lot in the back for super convenient parking!

New York style pizza and baked ziti filled our bellies. We have been going there since the pandemic. Staff very friendly too.

I love pizza. I get that there are unicorns out there who may say otherwise but if you have any remote tastebuds, let them enjoy a little. From either the classiest of the classics or the quirkiest of the quirky pizzas, Tomato Pie Joint's got it. It's impossible to not be entertained by their variety. They've got square pan style to NY thin crust style. One of my favorites are their house flavored Eggplant Parmigiana. I get that it could be an overwhelming amount of choices but imagine what else would make you keep coming back for more? I'm always just curious what they might have whipped up that day and hope that someone tried something so outrageously random yet so good that it just ends up being featured! Automatic buy. So y'know, if bright colors, experimental pizza flavorings with traditional bases, and maybe even garlic knots catch your attention-- I think this review (if you've gotten this far) is your sign that maybe... Just maybe... you deserve a slice of pizza today. Thank me later, yelpheads!

The service is fast, the pizza is great and the garlic knots take it over the top! It takes us longer to drive here from Covina than it does to eat, but it's worth it! Mr. White is my go to slice of heaven. The prices are fantastic. The pizza here is the closest I've come to NY style pizza. It's become one of our regular places for pizza.